Manager, Merchandise Financial Planning – UGG

Deckers Brands; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail company is looking for a Merchandise Financial Planning Manager to define and lead multi-season financial plans. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in retail and product management. Responsibilities include collaborating across teams, developing forecasts, and influencing financial targets. Competitive pay and growth opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Financial Planning and wellbeing

Time away from work

Discounts and perks

Growth and Development

Health and Wellness

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in retail, planning and/or product management.
• Strong ability to influence and work constructively with others.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead Merchandise Financial Planners in defining multi-season plans.
• Create and monitor inventory liquidation plans.
• Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Retail metrics understanding

Commercial approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: Manager, Merchandise Financial Planning – UGG

Reports to: Sr. Director Demand Planning (UGG)

Location: United States (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.

The Role

The Merchandise Financial Planning Manager will lead Merchandise Financial Planners to define and lead multi-season Merchandise Financial Plans for the UGG NA marketplace. You will set long range financial plans based on consumer demand and brand commercial strategies as well as reconcile assortment plans with merchandise financial plans to align to consumer architecture. Your top-down financial targets will inform franchise/style plans, financial forecasts and end-to-end inventory forecasts, including liquidation plans both within and across channels. You’ll work across channels with Merch Planning and Sales Planning to reconcile top down and bottom-up forecasts “middle out” and communicate results & impacts with cross-functional and leadership teams.

Responsible for the creation and pre-season planning and forecasting for future merchandise forecasts by department, class, channel and country based on historical sales and, recurring buys, and projected EOP inventory levels. Establishes systematic methods and tools to monitor stock-to-sale ratios and sales trend data to develop forecasts by product category, line, brand, and locations. Incorporates financial reporting and budget requirements into merchandise plans and recommendations.

We celebrate diversity of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Define and lead multi-season Merchandise Financial Plan.
• Adjust and align Merchandise Financial Plan to consumer architecture based on targets and actuals.
• Determine (Perform), Pre-Season top-down financial business targets (MFP - Consumer Demand, Revenue, Margin and Inventory) for Class/Category, Gender, Channel to inform Franchise/Style plans, Financial Forecasts and E2E Inventory Forecasts.
• Set and run E2E inventory liquidation plans within and across Channel.
• Define consumer demand, revenue, receipt and inventory plans.
• Reconcile Top Down and Bottom up through Middle Out process.
• Determine cross-channel trade-off actions to drive consumer demand, Deckers and partner margin and optimize overall marketplace inventory health.
• Develop and manage merchandise financial plans for assigned product categories.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to align on strategies and execution.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and margin data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to optimize inventory levels and improve profitability.
• Monitor and adjust plans based on business performance and market conditions.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in retail, planning and/or product management.
• Strong ability to influence & work constructively with others by communicating effectively. Listens actively and contributes to advance the conversation.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication, analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to collate and understand relevant market data that integrates and informs the Merchandise Financial Plan; assessing risk and solving problems to deliver business results.
• Strong command of Retail metrics including Retail Sales, ST%, WOS, Inventories (marketplace + DC), Revenue and Margin with the ability to manipulate data for efficient outcome.
• Commercial and entrepreneurial approach.

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$125,000 - $135,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.